Frosty The Cupcake Recipe

Delight your kids with these adorable Frosty the Snowman cupcakes! A fun and festive winter treat, perfect for holiday baking or any chilly day. This easy recipe is adapted from a family fun magazine favorite and is guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults. Get ready for a snowy day of delicious fun!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 168 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Frosty The Cupcake

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How to Make Frosty The Cupcake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin before frosting.
  6. Once cooled, frost each cupcake with vanilla frosting.
  7. Add mini chocolate chips for the Frosty's buttons.
  8. Attach mini marshmallows to the top of the frosting to create Frosty's head.
  9. Melt orange candy melts (or add orange food coloring to melted white chocolate) and drizzle over the marshmallows to create Frosty's carrot nose.
  10. Use pretzel sticks for Frosty's arms. Insert into the sides of the cupcake.
  11. Use a black icing pen to draw Frosty's eyes and mouth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

1g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Frosty The Cupcake?

Frosty The Cupcake takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Frosty The Cupcake?

Frosty The Cupcake has approximately 168 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Frosty The Cupcake?

The key ingredients for Frosty The Cupcake are Cupcake, Icing, Marshmallows, Pretzel Sticks, Black Decorating Gel, Orange Slice Candy. See the full list with measurements above.

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